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GJ08 OSV

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,009 mi
Last recorded177,009 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 OSV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 177,009 miles

Offside Rear coil spring creaking -no obvious breaks at time of test

anti roll bar link rubbers worn

corrosion in rear coil springs

corrosion in rear subframe

oil leaks generally

Fail 7 May 2026 177,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear coil spring creaking -no obvious breaks at time of test

anti roll bar link rubbers worn

corrosion in rear coil springs

corrosion in rear subframe

front struts very corroded

oil leaks generally

Pass 30 Apr 2025 174,554 miles

corrosion in front struts

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn

front discs worn

Pass 29 Apr 2024 172,300 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 172,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) the u.j between the rack and steering wheel (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 169,051 miles

gearbox damp

n/s headlight aim on limit

Pass 29 Oct 2021 164,588 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 159,843 miles

front pads on limit- discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2019 153,933 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 148,578 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 143,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 133,338 miles

Offside front shock absorber corroded

Slight oil weep from gearbox

Pass 31 Mar 2015 124,291 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,656 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2014 108,652 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,932 miles

both front tyres feathering on edges - winter tyres fitted

engine oil level low

front and rear brake disc in poor condition

offside front wiper arm spring a little weak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 77,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres feathering on edges - winter tyres fitted

engine oil level low

front and rear brake disc in poor condition

offside front wiper arm spring a little weak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,504 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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GJ08 OSV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ08 OSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ08 OSV registered?

GJ08 OSV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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